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Frenship Hosts First Annual
Big Cat Classic
Frenship history was made as the Frenship Tigers and Memorial Panthers faced off in their first district matchup against each other in the inaugural Big Cat Classic! The historic game brought together two schools, their students, and the Frenship community to celebrate school spirit, sportsmanship, and the beginning of a new tradition.
Before kickoff, Frenship ISD recognized several groups making a lasting impact on the Frenship community. The Big Cat Council was recognized for helping name the Big Cat Classic and establishing shared commitments to school spirit, respect, sportsmanship, and positive competition between our Tigers and Panthers.
The Frenship Foundation also honored some of its biggest supporters, recognizing the sponsors whose generosity helps fund Character Scholarships and Teacher Grants for Frenship students and teachers. Thanks to their continued support, the Foundation awarded $100,000 in teacher grants across all 16 campuses this fall, along with $10,000 to first-year teachers.
The evening also featured a special coin toss presentation honoring George and Linda McMahan for their longstanding support of Frenship ISD and the Frenship Foundation. Since 2004, the McMahans have supported the Foundation’s annual Drive for Leaders Golf Tournament, helping fund Character Scholarships for graduating seniors. Linda had the honor of flipping the coin to kick off the inaugural Big Cat Classic after winning the experience at last year’s Evening in Big Cat Country.
On the field, the Frenship Tigers claimed the win in the inaugural Big Cat Classic! The Tigers will keep the Big Cat Classic trophy until the two teams meet again next year, adding a new tradition to this historic rivalry.
| | Frenship Bands Earn Superior Ratings at UIL Region Marching Contest | |
Over the weekend, the Frenship High School Tiger Band and the Memorial High School Panther Band competed in the UIL Region Marching Contest on Saturday, October 17, at Lowrey Field, earning Superior ratings and advancing to the UIL 5A Area A Marching Contest!
The Tiger Band was also supported by fellow Frenship High School students, including members of the football team, cheer, pom, and more, who showed up to cheer on their classmates. Congratulations to both bands on their outstanding performances!
| Alcove Trails Football Team Recognizes Teachers Making an Impact | At Alcove Trails Middle School, the eighth-grade football team is finding a special way to recognize the teachers who make a difference in their lives both inside and outside the classroom. | Nine Frenship ISD Students Earn All-Region Orchestra Honors | Earlier this month, nine students from the Frenship High School and Memorial High School orchestra programs were selected for the All-Region Orchestra. Two Frenship High School seniors and seven Memorial High School students earned spots in the Symphony and Philharmonic orchestras, showcasing their musical talent and dedication. | |  | Frenship Educators Earn Texas Tech College of Education Honors | Two Frenship educators have been recognized by the Texas Tech University College of Education for their contributions to education! Madison Hilliard, Academic Adjustment/Life Skills teacher at Memorial High School, was named a 2026 30 Under 30 winner. Madelyn Jones, social studies teacher at Terra Vista Middle School, received the Larry and Kathi Hovey Distinguished Clinician Award. Congratulations to Madison and Madelyn on these well-deserved honors! We’re proud to see Frenship educators making a difference in the lives of students and earning recognition for their work. | Westwind Elementary Student Publishes His Own Book | Westwind Elementary second grader Cairo Sanchez is the author of Mittens and the Broken Promise, a book inspired by his desire to teach others about kindness and keeping promises. The story features Mittens, a cat based on a real-life cat who lives near his home, and is now available on Amazon. Cairo’s favorite part of writing was creating characters and deciding what would happen next in the story. He hopes to turn Mittens’ story into a series, with a possible Halloween party adventure next. Congratulations to Cairo on this exciting accomplishment. We can’t wait to see where his imagination takes him next! | Congratulations, October Students of the Month! | Congrats to our October Students of the Month! These outstanding students from across Frenship ISD are leading by example and bringing The Frenship Way to life. Whether they’re showing kindness, treating others with respect, volunteering, or encouraging their peers, these students are making a positive impact in their schools and communities. Way to go, Tigers and Panthers! | Bennett Elementary's Brittany Ferrell Selected as Lubbock Report's Teacher of the Week | Frenship's Elementary Teacher of the Year, Brittany Ferrell, was selected as Lubbock Report's Teacher of the Week. We are so proud to see her dedication to her students and the Frenship Family recognized. Check out the full story below! | | | |
Frenship Second Graders Celebrate the Power of Reading
Last Thursday, more than 800 second graders from all nine Frenship elementary schools gathered for the eighth annual United We Read, celebrating the power of reading and the importance of finding your voice.
This year’s featured book, Say Something! by Peter H. Reynolds, encouraged students to speak up and use their voices to make a difference. Students brought the message to life by creating their own paper megaphones, and each student received a copy of the book to take home and share with their family. A big thank-you to our volunteers and partners at Lubbock Area United Way for helping make this special event possible!
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Memorial Homecoming is this Friday
Memorial Homecoming is this Friday! The Memorial Panthers will take on Lubbock High on Friday, October 23, at 7 p.m. at Peoples Bank Stadium, and the festivities begin with a FREE Homecoming Tailgate at 5 p.m. in the northeast corner of the stadium parking lot! Enjoy local food trucks, Panther swag, and more before kickoff. We’ll also recognize the 2026 Memorial Homecoming Court during pregame festivities. Check out the full Memorial Homecoming Headquarters for ticket information and all the details you need to celebrate with your Panthers!
| | Frenship Teachers, It’s Time to Go on the Hilltop Hunt! | Frenship Teachers, you are invited to participate in the 6th annual Hilltop Hunt, happening Oct. 5–23! Solve riddles for a chance to win a pizza party for your class and help the Frenship Foundation earn a $10,000 donation to support teacher grants and student scholarships. New riddles will be released each weekday, with more riddles solved meaning more entries into the prize drawing. Several Frenship teachers have won in past years, so happy hunting! Click the button below to get started. | | | Fuel Up for Frenship Through the Toot’n Totum Spirit Pump Challenge | Frenship Nation, every fill-up can make a difference! Through the end of November, fill up at Pump 15 or 16 at Toot’n Totum, located at 7303 82nd St. in Lubbock, and help support safety and security initiatives at Frenship High School and Memorial High School. Toot’n Totum will donate $0.05 for every gallon pumped at these designated pumps back to our schools. Let’s show our Frenship Pride and make every fill-up count for our Tigers and Panthers! | | | |
Frenship Hosts First Annual Big Cat Classic
Friday marked Frenship’s first-ever Big Cat Classic celebration! The morning kicked off with Tigers and Panthers greeting students at all nine Frenship elementary schools, and the excitement continued at the FHS and MHS pep rallies as both schools geared up for this historic matchup.
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October 30: Staff Development/Student Holiday
- Friday, October 30, is a Staff Development/Student Holiday. There will be no school for students. This will be a three-day weekend for students. Classes will resume on Monday, November 2.
| | Frenship & Memorial Cross Country is Headed to Regionals | Congratulations to our Frenship Tigers and Memorial Panthers on a strong showing at the District 3-5A Cross Country Meet! The Frenship Boys and Memorial Girls brought home District Championships, while the Memorial Boys finished third and the Frenship Girls placed fifth. Several Tigers and Panthers have qualified for the Region 1-5A Meet on October 27! Congratulations to all our Tiger and Panther runners! | Frenship Volleyball Advances to Playoffs | After Friday's sweep against Monterey, the Frenship Tigers advance to the Playoffs for District 3-5A. Great work, Tiger Volleyball! | Frenship Volleyball’s Reese Roberts Climbs the Career Record Books | Congratulations to Frenship Tiger Volleyball player Reese Roberts on making her mark in the record books! Reese has reached two incredible career milestones, ranking second all-time in career aces with 136 and third all-time in career kills with 850! Way to go, Reese! We’re excited to see you continue making Tiger Volleyball history! | | | |
Tuesday, October 20
- FHS Volleyball vs Lubbock-Cooper | 6 PM | Tiger Pit
- MHS Volleyball vs Caprock | 7 PM | Panther Pit
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Thursday, October 22
- FHS Football @ Amarillo High | 7 PM
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Friday, October 23
- FHS Girls Golf @ Seminole Fall Invitational
- MHS Boys Golf @ Seminole Fall Invitational
- FHS Volleyball vs Palo Duro, Senior Night | 5 PM | Tiger Pit
- MHS Football vs Lubbock High, Homecoming | 7 PM | Peoples Bank Stadium
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Saturday, October 24
- FHS Girls Golf @ Seminole Fall Invitational
- MHS Boys Golf @ Seminole Fall Invitational
- MHS Volleyball @ Monterey | 12 PM
| Congrats, Kids of the Game! | Congratulations to our Big Cat Classic Kids of the Game! For the Frenship Tigers, we had Tucker Woodward from Bennett Elementary and Adeline Cazares from Upland Heights Elementary. Representing the Memorial Panthers, we had Damian Garcia from Oak Ridge Elementary and Marli Pitts from Westwind Elementary. Want your elementary student to be our next Kid of the Game? Stay tuned to the Frenship ISD Facebook page for the next opportunity to enter! | Oak Ridge Elementary Gets Moving with Run Club | Oak Ridge Elementary’s Run Club brings together more than 50 students each Monday after school for fun, fitness, and friendship. Started by fourth-grade teachers Lauren Hall and Beth Burks, the club encourages students to stay active, build healthy habits, and enjoy running together! | | | | | |
